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5 WNBA players that will be traded before the season is over

By Simon Shortt

May 13, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper (2) drives to the net against Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
May 13, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper (2) drives to the net against Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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These WNBA players could be on the move ahead of the Aug. 7 trade deadline. 

The “W” isn’t known for big trade deadline deals. That said, this could be the year we see WNBA players that will be traded by the deadline on Aug. 7.

With teams jockeying for title contention or eyeing a new era in the franchise there are many reasons to make trades. The Connecticut Sun could look to load up to face off against the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty. The Atlanta Dream could look to capitalize on a young team that is gelling at the right time. And the Phoenix Mercury could look towards building for the future.

Whatever the team and whatever the reason, there’s plenty of talent in the WNBA to find a suitable trade. With that, let’s get to five WNBA players that will be traded before the season is over.

WNBA Trade Candidate No. 5: AD Durr, Atlanta Dream

The first of our WNBA players that will be traded is AD Durr. Durr has had an up-and-down career since being drafted second overall in 2019. After sitting out the 2020 season during the COVID-19 pandemic they then dealt with long-term effects of contracting the virus and missed the entire 2021 season.

After Durr finally got back onto the court in 2022, they were traded to the Atlanta Dream from the New York Liberty. In 15 games from the Dream last season Durr averaged 10.7 points per game (PPG).

This year, however, with the additions of Haley Jones, Danielle Robinson and Allisha Gray, Durr has found themselves in a rotational role at just under 14 minutes per game. This is all before Aari McDonald returned from a torn labrum suffered early in the season.

A player with the pedigree of Durr should still have interest around the league. And at 26 years old, that interest could come from either a contending team or a young team looking to grow.

The Washington Mystics would be an interesting fit for Durr. Washington hasn’t had a strong bench for a couple of years, and Durr would immediately take over as the first guard off the bench. We’ve already seen the Mystics make a move for Queen Egbo this season. For a team trying to win a championship, now is the time to be aggressive.

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